Schedule
Early
00:00
Midnight News—03/12/2024
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
00:30
The Bookshop, The Draper, The Candlestick Maker: A History of the High Street by Annie Gray—Episode One
1/5A journey down the high street across time with historian Annie Gray. Read by Hugh Dennis.
00:48
Shipping Forecast—03/12/2024
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—03/12/2024
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
05:20
Shipping Forecast—03/12/2024
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
05:30
News Briefing—03/12/2024
The latest news from BBC Radio 4
05:43
Prayer for the Day—03/12/2024
A reflection and prayer to start the day with the Very Rev Dr David Bruce.
05:45
Farming Today—03/12/24 - Belfast Lough pollution, neonic legal allegations, raw milk testing and poultry supply chain jobs
Untreated sewage is spilling into Belfast Lough and hitting shellfish farms.
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Morning
06:00
Today—03/12/24 - Nick Robinson in Salford and Mishal Husain in London
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
09:00
The Reith Lectures—Gwen Adshead - Four Questions about Violence, Aren't they all evil?
2/4Forensic psychiatrist Dr Gwen Adshead asks: Aren't they all evil?
10:00
Woman's Hour—Keira Knightley and Sarah Lancashire, Raye, Stalking
Keira Knightley and Sarah Lancashire discuss being female in the film industry.
11:00
Add to Playlist—Sam Amidon and Heidi Fardell with music to make you dance
Heidi Fardell and Sam Amidon add five more tracks to the playlist.
11:45
The Bookshop, The Draper, The Candlestick Maker: A History of the High Street by Annie Gray—Episode Two
2/5A journey down the high street across time with historian Annie Gray. Read by Hugh Dennis.
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Afternoon
12:00
News Summary—03/12/2024
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
12:04
You and Yours—Call You and Yours: Bin Collection and Recycling
What's your experience of bin collection and recycling where you live?
12:57
Weather—03/12/2024
The latest weather forecast
13:00
World at One—Taliban stops women studying midwifery
Female students studying midwifery in Afghanistan told to stay away from classes.
13:45
The Bottom Line—The Decisions That Made Me, Jordan Brompton (Myenergi, Co-founder)
The smart energy tech entrepreneur on overcoming your background.
14:00
The Archers—02/12/2024
Kenton puts his foot down.
14:15
Drama on 4—Precious Blood, A Tender Voice
1/3Welsh noir thriller about a tight-knit community with dark secrets at its heart.
15:00
Short Cuts—Into the Night
Josie Long presents short documentaries about venturing into the dark.
15:30
Beyond Belief—Religious Freedom
Giles Fraser and guests explore the impact of globalisation on religious freedom.
16:00
Poetry Please—Charlotte Shevchenko Knight
Poetry choices from the guest poet and listeners
16:30
When It Hits the Fan—Gregg Wallace, ‘casting doubt’ PR and Ed Davey’s Christmas single
The MasterChef crisis, Australia’s social media ban and is Ed Davey a PR genius?
17:00
PM—South Korea imposes martial law
South Korea's president announces martial law. The latest on its causes and impact.
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Evening
18:00
Six O'Clock News—03/12/2024 South Korea's president declares martial law
Yoon Suk Yeol accused the main opposition party of being criminals and anti-state forces
18:30
Best Medicine—Series 2, 3. Sleep, FMTs, Dr Charles Drew, Stem Cell Transplantation
Laura Smyth on sleep, strangers become blood brothers, and what exactly is a ‘crapsule’?
19:00
The Archers—03/12/2024
Ed attempts to get to the truth.
19:15
Front Row—Richard Curtis's new film, Purple Heart Warriors audio drama, Turner Prize announcement
Richard Curtis on loving Christmas, and who will win the Turner Prize?
20:00
File on 4 Investigates—The International Student Scandal
Are UK universities ignoring poor English language skills to attract overseas students?
20:40
In Touch—Disability Minister: Sir Stephen Timms
The minister for social security and disability answers your questions.
21:00
Crossing Continents—France: trouble on the vine
Low harvests, economic and climate batterings, changing tastes - is French wine in crisis?
21:30
The Law Show—Joint enterprise - what is it and why is it controversial?
Joint enterprise is a powerful prosecution tool - but why is it controversial?
22:00
The World Tonight—A night of chaos in South Korea
Its president says he's lifting martial law - hours after suspending political processes.
22:45
Our Evenings by Alan Hollinghurst—2: 'I've brought Mrs Croft.'
2/10The new novel from the Booker Prize-winning author Alan Hollinghurst.
23:00
Now You're Asking with Marian Keyes and Tara Flynn—The Breastfeeding Problem
Marian Keyes and Tara Flynn tackle their listeners' problems. Or try to...
23:30
Today in Parliament—03/12/2024
Alicia McCarthy reports as the government announces measures to tackle online stalking.
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Late
00:00
Midnight News—04/12/2024
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
00:30
The Bookshop, The Draper, The Candlestick Maker: A History of the High Street by Annie Gray—Episode Two
2/5A journey down the high street across time with historian Annie Gray. Read by Hugh Dennis.
00:48
Shipping Forecast—04/12/2024
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—04/12/2024
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
05:20
Shipping Forecast—04/12/2024
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
05:30
News Briefing—04/12/2024
The latest news from BBC Radio 4
05:43
Prayer for the Day—04/12/2024
A reflection and prayer to start the day with the Very Rev Dr David Bruce.
05:45
Farming Today—04/12/24 - Farming in Protected Landscapes, Lake District tweeds, dairy recruitment challenges
What next for the Farming in Protected Landscapes scheme?
